Leader file photo- Pictured are individuals enjoying the outdoors during last year’s annual Dinner and a Movie event in Lincoln Parish Park.

Families searching for some good, old-fashioned fun are in luck come March 15 when the Junior Auxiliary will present their annual Dinner and a Movie event.

This sixth annual event will kick off at 4:30 p.m. in Lincoln Parish Park with a sausage and hot dog dinner. Tickets for the dinner, which are $7, can be purchased from any JA member before the event or at www.jaofruston.org using PayPal. Entry to the park is free for the event.

The event will feature various booths with information and activities for children, as well as local entertainment and concessions.

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